Final Fantasy Resonance Reviews
Final Fantasy Resonance is a solid turn-based RPG that looks to the past while still building its own gameplay identity, thanks to a strategic combat system and party customization that offers surprising possibilities.
Review in Italian | Read full review
The game is a much-needed and much-desired back-to-basics, made by the giant company that created the genre. Final Fantasy: Resonance is my game of the year right now and is a must-play for all JRPG and Final Fantasy fans.
Final Fantasy Resonance feels like a great jumping on point for players new to the series.
There is a lot to love about Final Fantasy Resonance. Its charm is undeniable. Its great cast of characters, fantastic combat, and in depth customization help it stand out in a crowded field.
Square Enix has hit on something surprisingly special with Final Fantasy Resonance. While its story and characters struggle to break away from being all too predictable at times, its old-school, turn-based gameplay is fantastic.
Final Fantasy Resonance is a full-fledged RPG in its own right, with a solid story and a charming cast.
With this brilliant episode, the saga demonstrates that it can simultaneously manage its two souls: that of continuous experimentation that distances itself from the genre in an attempt to capture a new audience, and that which wants to proudly and consciously respect the origins of the brand and the fans who have made the Japanese company's flagship franchise great around the world.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Despite its exhilarating gameplay, FF Resonance is far from perfect. At times, it plays things too safe, holds your hand a little too tightly, and feels far too easy before finally showing its teeth. You could pick apart its flaws and draw up a lengthy list of grievances, but then a single battle, a familiar melody, or a beautifully staged cutscene comes along and makes it all seem rather trivial. Not because nostalgia blinds us to its shortcomings, but because the game reminds us, with Bahamut's might and Shiva's grace, what Final Fantasy is all about.
Review in French | Read full review
Final Fantasy Resonance sports one of the best turn-based combat systems seen in years, bolstered by lovable characters and a genuinely stunning presentation. However, it's held back by a lackluster story and odd pacing.
Final Fantasy Resonance is a spectacular RPG that captures the Final Fantasy experience of old. Equipped with a modern vision (pun intended), it offers a compelling story and hours of exciting battles and exploration.
Forget, for a moment, that Final Fantasy: Resonance is inspired by a defunct mobile game from eleven years ago, and instead consider the RPG experien...
After a long absence, it feels incredible to play another turn-based Final Fantasy, especially one as strong as Resonance. Complex characterisation and a satisfying combat system combined with smart progression incentives make for an excellent return to Square Enix's important heritage, even if the dungeons leaves much to be desired.
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What Final Fantasy Resonance lacks in originality it makes up for with dynamic visuals and presentation and an understanding of what makes the classics work.
Final Fantasy Resonance wears its inspirations on its sleeves, presenting a worthy story and challenge that weaves new and old together.
Final Fantasy Resonance may not reinvent the airship, but it incorporates every mainline Final Fantasy title—directly, as classic characters appear as Visions, or indirectly, through a story that draws from every installment. It’s a splendid celebration of the series ahead of its 40th anniversary.
Final Fantasy: Resonance transforms a discontinued mobile game into a genuine single-player, turn-based JRPG. Its enhanced HD-2D pixel-art presentation brings greater emotional impact to a traditional tale of crystals, while a combat system that combines turn-based strategy with classic Final Fantasy mechanics, alongside the freedom to mix and match Vision abilities, delivers over 30 hours of enjoyable gameplay. Although its mobile game origins leave some shortcomings in side quests and exploration, that long-missed flavor of golden-era Final Fantasy is a rare treat these days.
Review in Chinese | Read full review
Final Fantasy Resonance is a perfect title for lovers of the series that have been there from the start, and for anyone who can appreciate turn-based battle, sound settings, beautiful soundtracks, and chocobos. Nostalgia may hit hard when acquiring Visions, and the harmony between gameplay and cutscenes keeps this title alive and vibrant throughout.
This is a classic, turn-based JRPG that acts as a powerful love letter to the entire series.
Featuring turn-based combat, HD-2D visuals, and plenty of returning characters, Final Fantasy Resonance is a nostalgic treat perfect for old-school Final Fantasy fans.